Home at Last

Even though they couldn't offer much help, the instinctive concern made Harper and the others feel a warm glow in their hearts.

"Yeah, we're back. Everyone's fine," Harper answered softly before asking, "I guess no one came to cause trouble at the base while we were gone?"

"Nope!"

"In this damn pitch-black weather, who'd want to be running around outside?"

"Get yourself home quick. Your Dad's been